Word of the day
embroil
1. involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation
“she became embroiled in a dispute between two women she hardly knew”
2. bring into a state of confusion or disorder
“what merit do you claim for having embroiled everything in which you are concerned?”
verb
/ɛmˈbrɔɪl/
Test your comprehension with these four exercises!
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"If we want to keep the group united, we shouldn't get embroiled in _____ discussions."
Select three words related to embroil
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- exclude
- unravel
- clear
- enmesh
- entangle
- ensnare
Choose the phrase that uses embroil correctly
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Find a word related to embroil
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